Brined Cod Skinless Fillets from Japan
Skinless fillets of Gadus morhua cod preserved in heavy brine with 48% moisture by weight, meeting HTS 0305.62.0060 criteria for salted/not dried cod. Popular in European markets for rehydration before cooking. Excludes any smoking process.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use third-party moisture testing; CBP frequently challenges moisture claims on salted fish entries
• Provide brine composition analysis to rule out prohibited substances under FDA regs
• Separate from shrimp shipments to avoid Section 609 cross-contamination issues